🎬 Film
Dangal (2016)
He made his daughters champions. The world made them legends.
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Rs
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2024 Cr worldwide gross
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Highest-grossing Indian film in China
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National Film Award - Best Film
About
Nitesh Tiwari's biographical sports drama on wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and daughters Geeta and Babita. Released 23 December 2016. Earned ₹2,024 crore worldwide — the highest-grossing Indian film ever at the time. Aamir Khan prepared extensively for the role, gaining and then losing 25 kg. Won 4 National Film Awards.
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Cast & Performance
Zaira Wasim won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her breakthrough performance as young Geeta Phogat.
Direction
Nitesh Tiwari directed Dangal into the highest-grossing Indian film of all time — a perfect blend of sports drama and social commentary.
Production
Aamir Khan Productions produced Dangal, which grossed over Rs 2,024 crore worldwide including a record $193M in China.